Antisubmarine Warfare: Still a Vital Mission

Abstract

Antisubmarine Warfare, once the number one priority of the United States Navy, seems to have faded into the background amidst the clamor over the demise of the Soviet Union and military operations in Southwest Asia. Despite perceptions to the contrary, ASW is still a vital mission in the post Cold War world. The former Soviet Union continues to operate a formidable submarine fleet, albeit at a reduced tempo, and Third World navies collectively possess an enormous conventionally powered submarine fleet. Emerging technology and the continued proliferation of sensors and weapons, project the ASW problem well into the future. Antisubmarine Warfare must be kept in the forefront of military planning as the Navy builds down in size. Acquisition strategies, training and tactical doctrine must keep pace with the reality of the submarine threat in the new regionally focused National Military Strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253131

Entities

People

  • David S. Magill

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attack Submarines
  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Cis
  • Detection
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Governments
  • Military Strategy
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Procurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Submarines
  • Training
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Strategic Security Studies